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If you’re interested in removing an unwanted tattoo but aren’t certain of how the laser tattoo removal procedure works, by watching a tattoo removal video, you’ll have the opportunity to get a firsthand look at how it is performed. As the years have passed, technology has progressed and more and more tattoo removal remedies are coming to light. The latest advancement in tattoo removal technology has brought about the laser tattoo removal procedure. This non-surgical, non-invasive treatment option is helping more individuals remove their unwanted tattoos both safely and effectively.
Laser tattoo removal is a revolutionary tattoo removal option because it can remove unwanted tattoos without leaving permanent skin damage. In the past, other tattoo removal options have been capable of removing tattoo pigment, but most resulted in permanent scarring. The laser procedure is unique because it targets and removes tattoo ink without permanent scarring. The procedure produces short pulses of intense light that pass directly through the epidermis to be absorbed by the tattoo pigment below. The energy emitted by the lasers is absorbed by the tattoo pigment and the heat causes that pigment to fragment into smaller particles which are eventually removed naturally by the body’s immune system. As seen in the tattoo removal video, the laser procedure is effective because the laser targets the pigment of the tattoo without damaging the skin.
Like most aesthetic procedures, depending on certain variables, some individuals can benefit more than others. The very best candidates for laser tattoo removal are those with fair to medium skin color and those that have tattoos that are not particularly dark or deep. The laser used for this procedure utilizes pigment seeking light; both skin and tattoo ink contain pigment so the lighter the skin color, the easier it is for lasers to distinguish between skin and ink. Those with darker skin tones can be treated, but the laser energy cannot be turned as high, successful results will be seen, these patients just may require a few extra treatments.
All patients will admit that both receiving and removing tattoo's can be somewhat uncomfortable, but most patients experience minimal pain. For most, the laser pulse is described as feeling similar to the snap of a rubber band against the skin. For those who are worried about pain, physicians oftentimes recommend taking non-aspirin pain medication before the treatment in order to reduce any discomfort. An anti-inflammatory or any other products containing aspirin are not recommended because they can produce pronounced bruising post treatment. After this option, if patients still feel extreme discomfort, anesthetic creams or local anesthetic injections are other pain minimizing alternatives that can be used.
With over one hundred different inks out on the tattoo market today, it is almost impossible to determine an exact treatment regiment because there is no way of knowing the exact ink that was used and how deep and dense the color actually is. After undergoing multiple treatments, patients have found that over 90 per cent of the time, tattoos will fade almost completely. As can be seen in the tattoo removal video, dark inks like black, red, blue, green and sometimes purple are the easiest to dissolve whereas lighter colors tend to fade less. Laser tattoo removal is an innovative treatment that can provide successful results to those who are looking for a serious alternative to unwanted tattoos. |
